Pre-heat symptoms in female Poodles

The pre-heat behavior of female Poodles is closely related to gender. Before a female dog goes into heat, she may exhibit symptoms such as restlessness, abnormal excitement, attracting male dogs, swollen vulva, and bloody vaginal discharge. At the initial stage of heat, the vagina may secrete a small amount of fluid, which later turns into thick dark red blood, the amount gradually decreases and becomes lighter. This stage usually lasts for 8-13 days, and about day 8, the vulva will swell and the bleeding will decrease.

Why is a female dog's personality aggressive during heat?

During her heat, female dogs experience hormonal changes that increase their sexual desire and urge to mate. If this urge is not addressed promptly, the dog's personality can become aggressive. To solve this problem, owners can find a suitable mate for their dog to mate or take the dog to an animal hospital for sterilization.

How long does it take for the swelling to subside after heat?

Heat usually causes the vulva to become red and swollen. If the dog has uterine pyometra, the swelling will not decrease and may secrete pus. During heat, the dog usually experiences a menstrual-like vaginal bleeding, which generally disappears after 1-2 weeks. About a week after the heat, the redness and swelling of the vulva should basically disappear.

What can be eaten to suppress heat?

Dogs are recommended to use hydrocortisone or progesterone to suppress heat. Generally, the effect of hydrocortisone is stronger than that of progesterone, but both are recommended to be used in the pre-heat stage, and the effect is not good during the heat. If the female dog has uterine fibroids or ovarian tumors, it is not recommended to use these two drugs, as it may accelerate the worsening of the condition. Long-term use of these two drugs is not recommended, as it may lead to infertility.